Exploring Theme: "Govt. Commitments to Indigenous Education"

The funding will go to training teachers in their communities through online and distance education. APTN News: The Alberta government announced money for training teachers. 59 teachers will receive training through community-based Bachelor of Education programs at both the Universities of Alberta and Calgary. About 20 of those students are Indigenous according to Demetrios Nicolaides...

NationTalk: Alberta’s government is continuing to modernize the education system and improve student success by developing a curriculum that will drive a passion for learning. Since August 2023, Alberta’s government has been engaging with parents, teachers, education partners and curriculum specialists to develop a new draft K-6 social studies curriculum that will focus on building...

NationTalk: Alberta’s government will provide more than $10 million to Indigenous partners through the new Bridging Classrooms to Communities pilot program. Alberta Education is committed to improving education outcomes and creating opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit students. Creating welcoming environments, demonstrating cultural awareness and providing system supports through the Bridging Classrooms to Communities...